20 pictures that capture Kareena Kapoor Khan’s love for Indian wear

From an understated debut in a war movie to a permanent spot on the best-dressed lists over the course of the two decades to follow, not everyone can make the transition with enviable ease. But then again, Kareena Kapoor Khan is not everyone. You could peg her as a trend fiend, and you’d be wrong. The mother-of-one is credited with starting trends of her own, not following them. The latter holds especially true for her roster of Indian wear—when you are a superstar of Kapoor Khan’s calibre, standout saris and avant-garde lehengas are tools of the trade. If you’re looking to give your Indian wear wardrobe the starry treatment, class is now in session.

Inside Kareena Kapoor Khan’s collection of lehengas

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A quick browse through her selection of lehengas and you’ll find more than the usual suspects staring back at you. If you’re tired of seeing pastels everywhere you turn, allow her not-so-basic colour choices to lead the way. Diwali 2019 had her swapping the cookie-cutter bling in favour of a moody lehenga from Good Earth doused in shades of navy blue. And then there is the crinkled metallic lehenga she scored from cool-girl favourite label Itrh, paired with a hand-painted kalamkari dupatta for maximum effect.

Head-to-toe white remains a frequent visitor in her style files, but Kapoor Khan’s discerning eye has her opting for silhouettes that deliver on impact while exuding ease. Strappy blouses and whisper-light dupattas are the power duet that will help you get noticed from a mile away, like her ivory Anita Dongre pick for Isha Ambani’s nuptials. If you’ve been feeling the love for summery pastels, take notes from the time she delivered a quick masterclass on tone-on-tone dressing by teaming her powder blue jacket lehenga with an ornate choker in a deeper hue.

Inside Kareena Kapoor Khan’s collection of saris

A wise woman once said, shine bright like a diamond, and Kapoor Khan has clearly taken those words to heart. On the wedding circuit, her selection of cocktail saris ensures that all eyes aren’t just on the bride. Remember the gilded sari and risqué blouse she chose for Sonam Kapoor’s wedding reception? Slinky numbers covered in so-now sequins hold special sway over her heart and her wardrobe, like the rose gold number from couturier Manish Malhotra that we spotted on the star last year. You’ll also find that her pursuit of the lesser-frequented hues on the colour wheel is infectious—for the next occasion on your social calendar, why not swap those conventional reds in favour of a jewel-toned green sari from Raw Mango? Or opt for a mustard yellow drape, like her cheery pick for Armaan Jain’s nuptials, and watch the compliments roll in.

When not on the clock, the star is unafraid to allow comfort to seek top priority in her wardrobe choices. Her off-duty lineup is dotted with fuss-free kurtas that offer wear-anywhere appeal. From luxe cotton numbers at the airport to shirt-like styles that will pass muster for a last-minute Zoom call, Kapoor Khan’s wardrobe has plenty to offer by way of inspiration for your lounging needs.